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Sexual health side effects in young adults
An important part of managing side effects that impact your sexual health is to determine what factors may be causing or contributing to the changes y…
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Suggested reading
We believe that when you're dealing with a cancer diagnosis, it's beneficial to read a variety of perspectives about how others have dealt with cancer…
Myelofibrosis (MF) signs and symptoms
Myelofibrosis (MF) usually develops slowly. MF often does not cause early symptoms and may be found during a routine blood test. When fibrosis develop…
Blood Cancer
Myelofibrosis (MF) diagnosis
A series of tests are necessary to diagnose MF. People with this disease often have abnormal, , red blood cells and immature blasts in the blood.
Blood Cancer
Vaccination and blood cancer in young adults
Find flu, COVID, and other vaccine guidance for young adult blood cancer patients.
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Myelofibrosis (MF) treatment
There is no drug therapy that cures MF. The only potential cure is allogeneic stem cell transplantation. Controlling symptoms is the primary goal of t…
Blood Cancer
Polycythemia vera (PV)
PV, a myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN), occurs when the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells. White blood cell and platelet counts may also be …
Blood Cancer
Polycythemia vera (PV) treatment
PV is a chronic disease. Treatment decisions are based on a person's risk for clotting complications.
Blood Cancer
Polycythemia vera (PV) signs and symptoms
PV develops slowly, and it may not cause symptoms for many years. The condition is often diagnosed during a routine blood test before severe symptoms …
Blood Cancer
Polycythemia vera (PV) diagnosis
It is important to have an accurate diagnosis of PV, as it helps the doctor to estimate how the disease will progress and determine the appropriate tr…
Blood Cancer
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) signs and symptoms
Signs and symptoms of ALL can include unexplained weight loss or loss of appetite, pain in bones and joints, swollen lymph nodes, wheezing, coughing, …
Blood Cancer
Blood Cancer United National Patient Registry
A project of the Michael J. Garil Patient Data Collective
Blood cancer facts and statistics
General blood cancersBlood cancer can affect the bone marrow, the blood cells, the lymph nodes, and other parts of the lymphatic system.
Blood Cancer
Sunbelt Rentals Announces Partnership with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to Help Blood Cancer Patients and Their Families
The partnership agreement names Sunbelt Rentals as the National Presenting Partner for LLS’s philanthropic program Student Visionaries of the Year
Barclays Ajay Kataria is on a Mission to End Blood Cancer
Congratulations to Ajay Kataria, Head of BARX FX Sales, Americas, who was just awarded the ‘Citizenship Achievement of the Year – Americas’ at Barclay…
Breaking Data Presented at ASCO 2024 Showcase Breadth of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Therapy Acceleration Program Impact on Key Blood Cancer Research
RYE BROOK, N.Y., May , – Four companies supported by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Therapy Acceleration Program (LLS TAP) are presenting new data f…
Bringing Light to The Darkness of Cancer: BeiGene Named National Partner of Survivorship and Hope for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night
Rye Brook, NY, March , – The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced today that BeiGene, Ltd., a global oncology company, has signed a partnersh…
Subaru Partners with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for 8th Year to Share Warmth, Love and Relief with Patients Facing Cancer
Rye Brook, N.Y. – June , – Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that it will renew its partnership with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) duri…
Stacking Up Hope: 75 Participating IHOP Locations Unite with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to Support Blood Cancer Patients
Latest Campaign Reinforces IHOP's -Year Commitment to Raising Funds for LLS’s Mission
Site-Neutral Reforms in Medicare Could Make Health Care More Affordable
Study quantifies hundreds of dollars of savings with payment proposals.
Resources for Blood Cancer Patients and Families Affected by the California Wildfires
In light of the California Wildfires, we join the nation in sadness for the loss of life and concern about the devastating impact on communities, fami…
Recent FDA Approval a ‘Great Step in the Right Direction’ for Improving Quality of Life in Blood Cancer Patients
The FDA has approved a liquid form of ibrutinib for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL), Waldenstrom macro…
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Recent FDA Approval Gives More Myeloma Patients Chance at Long-Term Remission with a Stem Cell Transplant
RYE BROOK, N.Y., September , – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved motixafortide (Aphexda™) in combination with filgrastim …
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Oral Formulation of Methotrexate Now Available for Children with Leukemia Subtype
New formulation of key blood cancer treatment offers important option for children, may help with ongoing cancer drug shortages Rye Brook, N.Y., Decem…
In the Face of Uncertainty in Washington, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Stands with Patients
January , – This week, LLS has heard great concern from patients, caregivers, volunteers, healthcare professionals, researchers, community organizati…